Well, it’s been a while (4 days) since the last newcomer announced to the stock exchange, so here’s the next one. Though this one isn’t coming anytime soon:
Another new listing is buzzing in the stock exchange’s vestibule – A rapidly growing digital company aims to double its revenue: “We are doing well”
Edit: this was behind a paywall.
Efima is known for its enterprise resource planning (ERP) and financial management software. Its growth has been strong in recent years, but there is room for improvement in profitability.
“Efima is accelerating its growth strategy further and is considering listing on the Nasdaq Helsinki First North Growth Market,” states the company’s CEO, Tero Salminen.
“We are moving into a new phase of growth, which our listing would support in many ways. Listing is a relevant path for us, and listing readiness can be achieved in about six months.”
Efima, which is seeking growth, recruited almost a hundred new software and financial management professionals in Finland and the USA during the past financial year, and now has approximately 280 employees.
Growth investments have come at a price. The profit has been used for growth, so the operating profit was at zero level even in the recently concluded financial year.
“However, the operating profit for the previous financial year was half a million euros in the red because we invested significantly in growth in the United States. Efima’s core business of its own software development is well profitable,” Salminen outlines.
Salminen notes that for the past two years, the company has invested significantly in opening up the US market. The core business generates an operating profit of about 10 percent.